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The Ghana Air Traffic Safety Electronics Association (GhATSEA) will commence an indefinite industrial action from October 30, 2025.

This was contained in a statement issued by the association yesterday and signed by Ing. David Annan Mensah. The action, the association stated, is ‘in accordance with Section 160 of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651).

The action will only be called off when all outstanding matters are satisfactorily resolved, one of which is the removal from office of two top executives.

This action, according to the statement, ‘though regrettable, is the direct consequence of management’s neglect and lack of good faith engagement.’ The association has nonetheless apologised to all local and international airline operators, passengers, and the travelling public for any inconvenience this may cause.

The responsibility for any disruptions must be placed squarely on those who have ignored the legitimate cries of the technical professionals who ensure the continuous safety and reliability of Ghana’s air navigation systems, according to the association.

Continuing, the association expressed special worry about what it regards as ‘the regimental and brazen posture adopted by the Ag. Director-General, Rev. Stephen Arthur, and the Ag. Deputy Director-General (Technical), Mr. Theophilus Ago. The latter, the association noted, ‘shockingly conveyed a ‘Do your worse’ stance.’

This level of insensitivity towards a body of highly skilled professionals whose daily work underpins the safety and reliability of Ghana’s airspace is both unacceptable and intolerable, the association pointed out.

The association has called for a reset in management’s approach to labour relations and staff welfare.

‘We therefore demand the immediate removal of Mr. Ebenezer Sagoe from his position and a comprehensive review and resolution of all outstanding issues that have lingered for far too long. The integrity of the Human Resource office must be restored to preserve industrial harmony and ensure the continued safe and efficient operation of the aviation system,’ demands the association.

The association has endured, the statement noted, ‘a prolonged mishandling of our legitimate grievances by the management of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).

‘Our patience has been stretched beyond measure, and the silence and inaction on issues that directly affect the morale, motivation, and welfare of key technical professionals, the Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel (ATSEP), have left us deeply disgruntled, demoralised, and feeling neglected and disrespected.’

For years, GhATSEA, according to the statement, ‘has peacefully petitioned and engaged Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) Management on longstanding matters relating to unfair salary administration, inequitable job placement, and unresolved welfare challenges that have persisted for over fifteen (15) years.’ These concerns have been consistently mishandled, with the Director of Human Resource, Mr. Ebenezer Sagoe, at the centre of the mismanagement that has eroded confidence in that office, according to the statement.

The appeals of the association for fair treatment and structural correction have fallen on deaf ears, leaving ATSEPs across all regional airports feeling betrayed and unappreciated for their critical role in maintaining aviation safety.

The industrial action means that the Availability, Accuracy, Serviceability, Reliability, and Integrity of Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS/ATM) systems and services which provide the backbone of air traffic safety cannot be guaranteed, rendering all airports unsafe for local and international airlines to be cleared to take off and land countrywide.

The former District Chief Executive (DCE) for North Tongu, Osborn K. Divine Fenu, has reportedly passed away. He was involved in a fatal accident earlier a few days ago around Central University on his way to Accra.

He was rushed to the Tema General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival. He was last seen in Battor earlier in the day, where he attended to a family issue.

The Obuasi Police have arrested a man believed to be behind the recent shooting incident at Kwabenakwa in the Obuasi East Municipality, which left six people, including a one-year-old baby, injured.

The suspect, identified as Joseph Antwi, also known as Kofi Koo, aged 32, was arrested on October 17, 2025, at the Kwabenakwa Police Barrier while attempting to escape.

According to a police statement signed by ACP Joseph Hammond Nyaaba, the Regional Commander, an arrest warrant had earlier been secured from the Obuasi Magistrate Court, and the suspect had been declared wanted. Following the directive of the Regional Commander, a team of officers intensified efforts that eventually led to his capture.

The shooting occurred on October 14, 2025, at the Kwabenakwa lorry station, when the suspect allegedly fired gunshots indiscriminately, injuring six people. The victims were identified as Karatina Boateng, aged 20, and her one-year-old son, Ibrahim Rean; Samuel Agyaben, 37; Maxwell Nyarko, 20; Achiaa Mensah, 28; and Mallam, 24.

All the victims were rushed to various hospitals within the Obuasi Municipality. Police say five of them were treated and discharged the same day, while Karatina and her baby were referred to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) for further medical attention.

The suspect, Joseph Antwi, was arraigned before the Obuasi Magistrate Court on October 21, 2025, on a preliminary charge of causing harm, contrary to Section 69 of the Criminal and Other Offences Act (Act 29/60). He has been remanded into prison custody to reappear on November 4, 2025.

Police have assured the public that investigations are ongoing to uncover other aspects of the case and ensure justice is served.

Everton manager David Moyes has praised Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus for his impressive start at Tottenham Hotspur, describing him as one of the Premier League’s most creative players this season.

Kudus, 25, joined Spurs from West Ham United in a £55 million move during the summer, signing a five-year deal with the North London club.

Since his arrival, he has been in scintillating form, topping the Premier League assist chart alongside Manchester City’s Jack Grealish with four assists.

‘He’s a brilliant player,’ Moyes said ahead of Everton’s 3-0 defeat to Tottenham on Sunday. ‘He has so many attributes to his game. He is a great boy to work with. I hugely enjoyed managing him.’

The Scottish manager commended Kudus’s strength, balance, and versatility, noting that the Ghanaian can comfortably operate across multiple attacking positions. ‘He can’t be knocked off the ball and can play inside or outside. He can play several positions if you want him,’ Moyes added.

Kudus was one of West Ham’s standout performers last season, scoring 18 goals in all competitions before completing his move to Tottenham.

‘He’s just finding his form at Tottenham,’ Moyes said. ‘From a distance, he looks like their best buy of the summer.’

The in-form midfielder will aim to continue his hot streak when Tottenham face Newcastle United in the EFL Cup before hosting Chelsea in the Premier League this weekend.

The Minority in Parliament has launched a scathing attack on the Attorney General (AG), accusing him of conducting what it calls ‘press prosecutions’ that undermine constitutional guarantees of fair trial and due process.

Addressing journalists in Parliament yesterday, the Legal Advisor to the Minority, John Darko, said the Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, had consistently violated the rights of citizens under investigation by publicly labeling them as guilty before the courts had made any determination.

Quoting Article 19(2)(c) of the 1992 Constitution, which states that a person charged with a criminal offence ‘is presumed innocent until proven guilty,’ Mr. Darko said the Attorney General’s recent public engagements, branded as Accountability Series, amounted to ‘a blatant disregard of the Constitution and an assault on the rule of law.’

According to him, ‘The Attorney General, by his press prosecution, has prejudiced this all-important constitutional provision. Under the guise of accountability, he has violated the privacy and dignity of individuals by discussing ongoing investigations and pending cases in the media.’

Mr. Darko cited several instances in which the Attorney General had made public pronouncements that, in his view, compromised the integrity of the judicial process.

He referred to comments describing some accused persons as ‘lawless looters’ and members of a ‘criminal enterprise,’ which he said had already convicted them in the court of public opinion.

‘Today, many Ghanaians already believe that people like Abdul Wahab, Fazia Seidu Awuni, Chairman Wontumi, Gifty Oware, Osei Assibey Antwi, and Kwabena Adu-Boahen are guilty, even before they open their defence in court,’ he said, pointing out, ‘This is because the Attorney General has successfully pushed that narrative in the media.’

The Minority’s Legal Advisor warned that such media trials risked influencing judges and undermining the impartiality of the courts.

‘Our judges live among us, attend the same events, and listen to the same radio shows. When the Attorney General repeatedly holds press conferences and makes sensational allegations, it taints the judicial atmosphere and prejudices the trial,’ he argued.

Mr. Darko, who is also the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Suame, described the situation as a dangerous erosion of constitutional safeguards meant to protect citizens from arbitrary state action.

‘In jurisdictions where juries determine facts, cases like these would be relocated to avoid tainted juror pools. But in Ghana, where judges serve as both judges of law and fact, such conduct can seriously compromise justice,’ he explained.

He accused the Attorney General of disregarding professional ethics by discussing matters that are sub judice and urged the Ghana Bar Association and the media to call him to order.

‘The Attorney General, who is the titular head of the Bar, should be the first to uphold the standards of the legal profession. Instead, he has turned the law into a tool for political theatre,’ he lamented.

While reaffirming the Minority’s support for accountability and the fight against corruption, Mr. Darko said the government’s current approach smacked of political bias and selective justice.

He cited cases involving former National Democratic Congress (NDC) officials that were withdrawn under questionable circumstances, contrasting them with ongoing prosecutions of individuals perceived to be aligned with the opposition New Patriotic Party.

‘If the Attorney General claims to be committed to accountability, he must also explain why he withdrew cases involving certain NDC officials accused of misappropriating state funds. Why are others being prosecuted in the media while those cases quietly vanish from court?’ he questioned.

The Minority called on civil society, traditional authorities, the clergy, and the general public to resist what it described as the ‘gradual tearing down of Ghana’s constitutional guardrails.’

‘We are not against accountability. We are against a biased, populist, and unconstitutional media trial that destroys reputations before the courts have spoken. If this continues unchecked, we risk waking up one day to find that our democracy has been eroded beyond repair,’ Mr. Darko concluded.

Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Awentami Paul Afoko, has announced that he will be contesting for the party’s National Chairman position in the election of national officers.

Mr. Afoko said his decision follows extensive reflection and encouragement from party members and stakeholders who are calling for renewed leadership within the NPP.

‘After extensive reflection and encouragement from many well-meaning members, supporters, and stakeholders of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), I am honoured to formally announce my intention to contest for the position of National Chairman in the upcoming election of national officers,’ he stated in a statement titled, ‘Declaration of Intention to Contest the National Chairmanship Position of the New Patriotic Party.’

He said his decision was motivated by a desire to return the NPP to its founding values and democratic principles.

‘This decision has not been taken lightly. It comes after careful consideration and in response to the consistent calls for renewed leadership rooted in the founding values and democratic ideals of our Party,’ he said.

Mr. Afoko reaffirmed his loyalty to the NPP despite past challenges, and said his focus remains on rebuilding and strengthening the party.

‘While the journey has not been without its trials, I have always chosen to prioritise the unity and progress of the NPP above all else. My focus now, as it has always been, is on the future – one where our Party stands re-energised, inclusive, and better positioned to deliver on its promise to the Ghanaian people,’ he stressed.

He disclosed that in the coming weeks, he will engage with party faithful and the media to outline his vision and leadership plans.

‘In the coming weeks, I will engage more broadly with Party faithful and the media to share my vision, ideas, and plans to lead the NPP with integrity, transparency, and a renewed sense of purpose. Let us look ahead together,’ he added.

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, in partnership with Logeist Group Limited, has launched an Eco-Reclaim Project in the Amansie Central District of the Ashanti Region to restore degraded lands and promote sustainable livelihoods.

The initiative forms part of the government’s broader commitment to reclaim lands destroyed by illegal mining activities popularly known as galamsey, and to promote environmental sustainability and economic resilience.

The project is being implemented under the supervision of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, with collaboration from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Minerals Commission, Forestry Commission, Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council, and the Amansie Central District Assembly.

The Ministry granted Logeist Group Limited approval to pilot the project in recognition of the company’s technical expertise and commitment to sustainable reclamation.

Speaking at the launch, Technical Director for Lands, who represented the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hope Boye Agbah, described the project as a vital intervention to address the environmental destruction caused by illegal mining.

He lamented the extensive damage to arable lands, rising costs of food production, and the pollution of water bodies, emphasising that reclaiming degraded lands is essential for long-term food security and environmental protection.

Mr. Agbah also called on traditional authorities and local leaders to lend their full support to ensure the project’s success, assuring the company of the Ministry’s unwavering commitment to achieving its objectives.

The CEO of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse, indicated that the Eco-Reclaim Project will employ advanced eco-restoration techniques, including the planting of indigenous phytoremediation tree species that extract heavy metals from contaminated soils.

She added that the initiative integrates agroforestry systems and sustainable farming practices to restore ecological balance while creating jobs and improving livelihoods.

‘We must all become custodians of the environment to ensure that our lands remain fertile and productive for generations to come,’ she said.

For his part, Mr. Daniel Doe Tamakloe, CEO of Logeist Group Limited, reaffirmed his company’s commitment to the success of the Eco-Reclaim Project.

‘We are here to reclaim the land and make it better for use, not to engage in illegal mining. We call on the people of Amansie Central to collaborate with us and support this national vision for restoration and sustainable livelihoods,’ Mr. Tamakloe said.

The Office of the Attorney General (AG) has filed an application asking the Supreme Court to grant it leave to file out of time, a response to a writ filed by Member of Parliament (MP) for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, challenging the processes regarding the petitions that resulted in the removal of Justice Gertrude Torkornoo as Chief Justice.

The MP had sued the government through the Attorney General in April 2025, arguing that upon a true and proper interpretation of articles 146(1), (2), (4), (6) and (7), 23, 57(3) and 296 of the Constitution, the President is mandated to notify the Chief Justice as well as obtain a response from her before referring the petition to the Council of State or commencing the consultation process.

He contends that a failure by the President to furnish the Chief Justice with copies of the petition seeking her removal, and she responding to the allegations made against her before the initiation of the consultation process with the Council of State violates Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution.

In spite of the writ being filed in April 2025, the Attorney General has not filed a statement of defence, six months after his office had been served with the writ.

While the Attorney General was waiting to file a defence, a five-member committee chaired by Justice Gabriel Pwamang, a Justice of the Supreme Court, heard one of the petitions and recommended that Justice Torkornoo be removed from office.

The President, on September 1, 2025, enforced the recommendation and removed Justice Torkornoo from office as Chief Justice as well as a Justice of the Supreme Court.

The Attorney General has now filed an application asking for leave to file a defence out of time, indicating that the delay was due to ‘administrative procedures and arrangements attendant to the 2025 presidential transition and the subsequent compulsory retirement of the Solicitor-General.’

The application further indicates that the delay in preparing and filing the statement of defence was neither deliberate nor in bad faith.